Table 4.
Results of mediation tests evaluating indirect effects of ALDH2 on alcohol use via expectancies.
| Mediator | α*β | SE α*β | 95% CI (lower) | 95% CI (upper) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking Frequency | ||||
| CEOA Negative | -0.060* | 0.034 | -0.133 | -0.002 |
| CEOA CBI | -0.060* | 0.032 | -0.133 | -0.004 |
| CEOA CBI Evaluations | -0.029 | 0.021 | -0.079 | 0.003 |
| PEAQ Total score | -0.069* | 0.036 | -0.147 | -0.007 |
| PEAQ Dizziness/Nausea | -0.065* | 0.032 | -0.136 | -0.013 |
| Maximum Drinks | ||||
| CEAO Negative | -0.204 | 0.148 | -0.555 | 0.009 |
| CEOA CBI | -0.266* | 0.169 | -0.656 | -0.010 |
| PEAQ Total score | -0.445* | 0.245 | -0.980 | -0.022 |
| PEAQ Flushing | -0.749 | 0.401 | -1.575 | 0.005 |
| PEAQ Dizziness/Nausea | -0.321* | 0.196 | -0.763 | -0.003 |
| PEAQ Heart Rate | -0.062 | 0.322 | -0.706 | 0.573 |
Note. CEOA = Comprehensive Effects of Alcohol Questionnaire. Negative = global negative expectancies. CBI = Cognitive behavioral impairment. PEAQ = Physiological Effects of Alcohol Questionnaire. α*β = product of coefficients (estimate of the indirect effect). CI = asymmetric confidence interval.
*
p <.05.